Why did the colonists want to come to America?
They wanted to be free from England. They wanted religious freedom.
What did the Native Americans teach the colonists?
how to hunt and how to plant crops
How many colonies were in the New England colonies?
4
What are the names of the New England Colonies?
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
Who forced the people to follow the laws of the Church of England?
the King of England
What happened if the people didn't follow the King's laws?
The King put them in jail.
What did the Pilgrims want?
to free from England and to be free from the King
When did the Pilgrims come to America?
1620
What was the name of the Pilgrims ship?
Mayflower
What was life like for the Pilgrims in America?
very difficult
What were 3 problems that made it hard for the Pilgrims to survive?
diseases, harsh weather, little food
What were the Native Americans like when the colonists first arrived?
nice and welcoming
What did the colonists give to the Native Americans?
things made of metal: knives, axes, weapons, tools
What did the Native Americans give to the colonists when trading?
furs and moccasins
What did the colonists force the Native Americans to do?
move from their land
What happened later between the colonists and the Native Americans?
they started fighting
